In 1995 I was looking for a sailing club for Model Sailboats and the local hobby shop told me about the Marbleheaders of Spring Lake.
I went over to see the action and met "Pete Peterson".
Pete sat down on the bench with me and we talked about his model boats and I explained that I was interested in sailing as my grandfather had a sailboat years ago. I had sailed with my grandfather when you could only set the sails and hope for the boat to make it to the other side.
We talked about Warinanco, NJ and places in Staten Island where pond sailing was being done. I described my grandfather to Pete and he said "I can tell you your grandfathers name". He said "Mr. Brassington".
I was floored. After almost 55 years Pete was able to remember my grandfather's name.
It turned out that Pete's father and my grandfather were best sailing friends.
Pete said come to the next club meeting and I will give you 2 pictures of your grandfather and he did.
Pete had me sailing one of his Vintage Marbleheads within a week.
We spent some wonderful years sailing on Spring Lake with Pete and Grace his support team.
For the many sailors that are into Model Sailing - THANK YOU "PETE".
Carl & Gwynne Olbrich
Cary, North Carolina
